Large Areola and Asymmetry After breast Reduction, How Can I Make my Breasts Look Better?

Question

I got a breast reduction about a year ago, but I'm not happy with the results.. I was wondering if there's anything I could do to reduce my areolas! And I've noticed that one breast (including areola) looks bigger than the other I'm concerned because my breasts don't look the way they should at my age.. I'm 22! Do the scars look ok? Thanks!!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and pictures.

	Overall, you have quite an acceptable result  after breast reduction surgery;  your plastic surgeon did a nice job for you.

	If, after careful consideration,  you are still concerned about the areola size and/or breast asymmetry,  reduction of the areola and further reduction of the larger breast is possible. You should,  however carefully consider the potential risk/complications associated with further  surgery.

	Best wishes.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Looking better and being more comfortable is what breast reduction is all about, and most plastic surgeons would consider your result as excellent, as well as most others who have a very large and drooping breast and might be considering breast reduction. Some differences between breasts is inevitable. You can seek a revision, but be careful what you ask for.
	Best of luck,
	peterejohnsonmd

Paul Angelchik, MD · Answer

You have a very nice result. The breasts show excellent form and position. If your breast were perfect before surgery you wouldn't have gone for a reduction. Most women have some degree of asymmetry before surgery and it's often impossible to achieve perfect symmetry in any breast operation. Try to  focus on the 98% of your result that works, and try to accept the 2% that is slightly different. I think your surgeon did a nice job. Later on if you experience changes with childbearing and aging you can revisit the issue.

Malik Kutty, MD · Answer

Some degree of asymmetry after breast reduction surgery is normal.  Tweaking asymmetry of areolar size is usually not too difficult, but addressing the volume is a little more involved.  Your scars seem to have healed quite well.

David L. Abramson, MD · Answer

The results you have most p,astic surgeons would consider very good. Minor differences between the two sides are normal and you should be happy with your results.

Large Areola and Asymmetry After breast Reduction, How Can I Make my Breasts Look Better?

Answers (8)

Answer: Breast reduction asymmetry

Answer: Breast reduction asymmetry

Answer: Breast reduction

Answer: Breast reduction

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Reduction

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Large Areola and Asymmetry After breast Reduction, How Can I Make my Breasts Look Better?

Answers (8)

Answer: Breast reduction asymmetry

Answer: Breast reduction asymmetry

Answer: Breast reduction

Answer: Breast reduction

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Reduction

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.